Cryptic crossword clue
It could give cause to criticise small kitchen items 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SAUCEPANS

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The straight part
We know that "kitchen items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kitchen items = saucepans.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SAUCEPANS mean?

SAUCEPANS noun
  1. A deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

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